Purpose Almost two-thirds of the population undergoing bariatric surgery (BS) suffers from
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the standard …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects two third of morbidly obese individuals
undergoing bariatric surgery. Perioperative usage of continuous positive airway pressure …

BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition in the morbidly obese
population. Many patients undergoing bariatric surgery require postoperative continuous …

Background The use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) perioperatively in
bariatric surgery patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been controversial …

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is used to prevent apneic arrest and/or hypoxia
in patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. This modality has not been universally …

In this issue of the Journal, Wisbach et al. have sought to answer this question by doing a
thorough literature review [1]. From an initial screening of 824 studies related to NIPPV in …

BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent in the morbidly obese
population. The need for routine preoperative testing for OSA has been debated in bariatric …

We share the concerns expressed by Kong et al.[1] on the use of continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) perioperatively in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a …

Background: Bi-level positive airway pressure (BIPAP) is a common treatment modality for
patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), especially in the morbidly obese population. To …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients are at high risk of postoperative
complications following bariatric surgery. The aim of our study was to compare peri-and …